S600 User's Manual
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...To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be performed only by the following safety precautions in their mouths. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of the camera or AC adapter could ...where all those who use electronic equipment in explosion or fire. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the...
...To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be performed only by the following safety precautions in their mouths. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of the camera or AC adapter could ...where all those who use electronic equipment in explosion or fire. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the...
S600 User's Manual
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...About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e Button...8 The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays ...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Charging the Battery ...12... Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using the Zoom...
...About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The c (Shooting/Playback) Button...8 The e Button...8 The Rotary Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10 Help Displays ...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Charging the Battery ...12... Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 20 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 21 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Using the Zoom...
S600 User's Manual
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... ...80 C Continuous ...81 E ISO Sensitivity...82 F Color Options...83 G AF Area Mode ...84 Face Priority...86 I Autofocus Mode ...87 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...88 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 89 Displaying the Playback Menu...89 b Slide Show...91 c Delete ...92 d Protect ...92 f Rotate Image...93... h Copy ...94 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 95 Displaying the Setup Menu...96 a Menus ...96 c Welcome Screen...97 d Date...98 e Monitor Settings ...101 f Date ...
... ...80 C Continuous ...81 E ISO Sensitivity...82 F Color Options...83 G AF Area Mode ...84 Face Priority...86 I Autofocus Mode ...87 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...88 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 89 Displaying the Playback Menu...89 b Slide Show...91 c Delete ...92 d Protect ...92 f Rotate Image...93... h Copy ...94 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 95 Displaying the Setup Menu...96 a Menus ...96 c Welcome Screen...97 d Date...98 e Monitor Settings ...101 f Date ...
S600 User's Manual
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Table of Contents h AF Assist ...104 u Digital Zoom ...104 i Sound Settings ...105 k Auto Off ...105 l Format Memory/ m Format Card 106 n Language ...107 o Video Mode ...107 p Reset All ...108 r Firmware Version ...110 Technical Notes...111 Optional Accessories ...111 Approved Memory Cards ...111 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 112 Caring for the Camera ...113 Cleaning ...115 Storage ...115 Error Messages ...116 Troubleshooting...120 Specifications ...125 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
Table of Contents h AF Assist ...104 u Digital Zoom ...104 i Sound Settings ...105 k Auto Off ...105 l Format Memory/ m Format Card 106 n Language ...107 o Video Mode ...107 p Reset All ...108 r Firmware Version ...110 Technical Notes...111 Optional Accessories ...111 Approved Memory Cards ...111 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 112 Caring for the Camera ...113 Cleaning ...115 Storage ...115 Error Messages ...116 Troubleshooting...120 Specifications ...125 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
S600 User's Manual
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... are indicated in bold. Symbols and Conventions To make it . If a memory card is referred to help you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that should be read it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used... This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase...
... are indicated in bold. Symbols and Conventions To make it . If a memory card is referred to help you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that should be read it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used... This manual was written to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S600 digital camera. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." • The setting at the time of purchase...
S600 User's Manual
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... part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Additional information may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the...
... part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be available from product malfunction. Additional information may be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the...
S600 User's Manual
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..., movies and photographs is governed by the government is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that was obtained, the copying or reproduction...and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use this product for the purpose of...
..., movies and photographs is governed by the government is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in possession of material that was obtained, the copying or reproduction...and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use this product for the purpose of...
S600 User's Manual
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 56 Introduction Lens cover closed 7 8 9 10 1 Shutter-release button 24 2 Power-on lamp 20, 105 3 Power switch 20 4 Built-in microphone 48, 52, 56 5 Built-in flash 28 6 Speaker 48, 55, 58 7 Eyelet for camera strap 11 8 Self-timer lamp 30, 114 AF-assist illuminator 25, 104, 114 9 Lens 115, 125 10 Lens cover 113 4
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 56 Introduction Lens cover closed 7 8 9 10 1 Shutter-release button 24 2 Power-on lamp 20, 105 3 Power switch 20 4 Built-in microphone 48, 52, 56 5 Built-in flash 28 6 Speaker 48, 55, 58 7 Eyelet for camera strap 11 8 Self-timer lamp 30, 114 AF-assist illuminator 25, 104, 114 9 Lens 115, 125 10 Lens cover 113 4
S600 User's Manual
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1 2 34 5 Parts of the Camera Opening the pin cover Introduction 12 13 6 78 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 1 Monitor 6 2 Rotary multi selector 9 3 e button 8 4 Indicator lamp 56 Flash lamp 29 ...
1 2 34 5 Parts of the Camera Opening the pin cover Introduction 12 13 6 78 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 1 Monitor 6 2 Rotary multi selector 9 3 e button 8 4 Indicator lamp 56 Flash lamp 29 ...
S600 User's Manual
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... boost indicator.........8 9 "Date not set" indicator 116 Time zone indicator 98 10 Date imprint 102 11 Image mode 76 Movie options 53 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for details. 6 Information displayed in the monitor during...
... boost indicator.........8 9 "Date not set" indicator 116 Time zone indicator 98 10 Date imprint 102 11 Image mode 76 Movie options 53 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting or playback will appear for details. 6 Information displayed in the monitor during...
S600 User's Manual
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 23 4 15/05/2008 12:00 5 18 9999.JPG 16 17 6 15 14 11 12 13 7 10 9 8 999 999 9999 9999 a 9m59s 9m59s b 1 ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 23 4 15/05/2008 12:00 5 18 9999.JPG 16 17 6 15 14 11 12 13 7 10 9 8 999 999 9999 9999 a 9m59s 9m59s b 1 ...
S600 User's Manual
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... recording mode (A 56) Play Playback mode (A 26) List by pressing c. Introduction Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Press c once in playback mode (A 26). If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button while the power is set to enter playback mode; Holding down c to turn the... camera on the monitor when the brightness setting is on will be displayed on in shooting mode to the maximum by date mode (A 49) 8 The b icon ...
... recording mode (A 56) Play Playback mode (A 26) List by pressing c. Introduction Basic Operations The c (Shooting/Playback) Button Press c once in playback mode (A 26). If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button while the power is set to enter playback mode; Holding down c to turn the... camera on the monitor when the brightness setting is on will be displayed on in shooting mode to the maximum by date mode (A 49) 8 The b icon ...
S600 User's Manual
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Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap 11 To return to view a description of the currently selected menu option. B White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to the original menu, press g (j) again.
Exit Back Attaching the Camera Strap 11 To return to view a description of the currently selected menu option. B White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to the original menu, press g (j) again.
S600 User's Manual
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... battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is inserted 3. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
... battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is inserted 3. First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied).
S600 User's Manual
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...not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is for the battery on the Battery Be sure to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 3 Unplug the charger. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to read and follow the warnings for use... with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use only with incompatible batteries. C Note on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for the battery charger on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH...
...not 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F), wait until temperature is for the battery on the Battery Be sure to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 3 Unplug the charger. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to read and follow the warnings for use... with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10. Do not use only with incompatible batteries. C Note on AC power supply To power the camera continuously for the battery charger on the Battery Charger Be sure to read and follow the warnings for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH...
S600 User's Manual
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...chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to check the battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into your camera. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards ...could damage the camera. Confirm that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into place. The battery is in the correct orientation. 3...
...chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to check the battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into your camera. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards ...could damage the camera. Confirm that has been fully charged, using the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied), into place. The battery is in the correct orientation. 3...
S600 User's Manual
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The battery can then be removed by using the c button (A 8), the brightness will brighten when camera controls are performed for about a minute during use; The camera will turn it on . Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn off ...during shooting and playback. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. • If the camera is set to reduce the drain on the camera. 15 First Steps Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , hold down c to turn the camera on the camera, press the power switch. To eject the ...
The battery can then be removed by using the c button (A 8), the brightness will brighten when camera controls are performed for about a minute during use; The camera will turn it on . Pressing the power switch or the shutter button while the monitor is turned off will turn off ...during shooting and playback. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. • If the camera is set to reduce the drain on the camera. 15 First Steps Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , hold down c to turn the camera on the camera, press the power switch. To eject the ...
S600 User's Manual
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... . 2 Use the rotary multi selector to step 5. 16 First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set . 4 Press k. Date Set time and date... No is displayed. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k in effect, turn on the camera.
... . 2 Use the rotary multi selector to step 5. 16 First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu and set . 4 Press k. Date Set time and date... No is displayed. The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k in effect, turn on the camera.
S600 User's Manual
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... 45 MB) or on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. If the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). Make sure that the camera is off (power-on the memory card and data recorded to store data in the...until it clicks into place. chamber/memory card slot cover. D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is automatically stored on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off and...
... 45 MB) or on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. If the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 111). Make sure that the camera is off (power-on the memory card and data recorded to store data in the...until it clicks into place. chamber/memory card slot cover. D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is automatically stored on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn off and...
S600 User's Manual
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...Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in 1 to the camera or memory card: - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this...until formatting is displayed, the memory card must be displayed. No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. •...
...Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in 1 to the camera or memory card: - Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this...until formatting is displayed, the memory card must be displayed. No Yes • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX S600, be sure to format them using a computer. • Do not disassemble or modify. •...